Diavola A Novel
Diavola A Novel by Jennifer Thorne, published by Tor Publishing Group on March 26, 2024, is a 304-page work written in English. This novel presents a unique take on the haunted house narrative, intertwining elements of horror and dark humor while exploring themes of family dynamics, loneliness, and the complexities of belonging. Set against the backdrop of a family vacation, it follows Anna, who struggles to fit in with her family during their annual getaway, leading to unexpected and unsettling experiences.
Readers will find a blend of gothic and supernatural elements as the story unfolds in a remote villa in Monteperso. The narrative delves into the tensions that arise within the Pace family, marked by Anna’s feeling of alienation and the peculiar occurrences that disrupt their vacation. With a focus on the eerie atmosphere and the family’s intricate relationships, Diavola invites exploration of the darker aspects of familial bonds and the haunting legacy of their shared history.
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Jennifer Thorne skewers all-too-familiar family dynamics in this sly, wickedly funny vacation-Gothic. Beautifully unhinged and deeply satisfying, Diavola is a sharp twist on the classic haunted house story, exploring loneliness, belonging, and the seemingly inescapable bonds of family mythology.
USA Today Bestseller
Best Horror Books of 2024 (so far)—Esquire
Most Anticipated Books of 2024—Goodreads
Anna has two rules for the annual Pace family destination vacations: Tread lightly and survive.
It isn’t easy when she’s the only one in the family who doesn’t quite fit in. Her twin brother, Benny, goes with the flow so much he’s practically dissolved, and her older sister, Nicole, is so used to everyone—including her blandly docile husband and two kids—falling in line that Anna often ends up in trouble for simply asking a question. Mom seizes every opportunity to question her life choices, and Dad, when not reminding everyone who paid for this vacation, just wants some peace and quiet.
The gorgeous, remote villa in tiny Monteperso seems like a perfect place to endure so much family togetherness, until things start going off the rails—the strange noises at night, the unsettling warnings from the local villagers, and the dark, violent past of the villa itself.
(Warning: May invoke feelings of irritation, dread, and despair that come with large family gatherings.)
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